Totti & the veterans who starred as they approached 40

Ryan Giggs

It's now 23 years since Ryan Giggs burst onto the scene as a lithe 17-year-old and still his Peter Pan-like existence shows no signs of ending. Originally a left-winger with breathtaking pace and dribbling ability likened to that of fellow Manchester United legend George Best, Giggs was the poster boy of 'Fergie's fledglings' and played a starring role in the club's treble success of 1999.

Since entering his thirties, the Welshman has enjoyed something of a rebirth as a cultured central midfielder and while his trademark acceleration has faded with the passing of time, his intelligence and technical ability have remained razor sharp. Now 39 and a little over a month away from his 40th birthday, the Welshman can count two Champions League successes, 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups and four League Cups among his incredible haul of silverware.

Monday, October 7, 2013 16:00

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Totti & the veterans who starred as they approached 40

Totti & the veterans who starred as they approached 40

Following yet another world class performance from the Roma icon against Inter, Carlo Garganese runs down a list of the outfield players who were still brilliant as they approached 40. Every veteran considered had to be 37 or older.